Everybody knows that short stories are where science fiction writers really get to experiment, and the most perfect pieces of narrative often happen at shorter lengths. But we also love to explore a world at the length of a whole book. So that makes the "fix-up" the best of both worlds, right? »3/10/15 1:30pm 3/10/15 1:30pm

You can tell a lot about a science fiction book from its first sentence. A truly great first sentence establishes a tone, sticks in your mind, and serves as a little otherworldly koan, confounding your expectations. And maybe freaking your shit a little. Here are our favorite science fiction opening sentences of all… »11/11/14 12:24pm 11/11/14 12:24pm

Sometimes, one culture's hero is another culture's villain — especially if they were on opposite sides of a conflict. Everybody always says that the winners write history, but often both sides have different versions. So which character is either a savior or a butcher, depending on whom you ask? »8/20/14 3:30pm 8/20/14 3:30pm

Most of the time, sequels are at best entertaining, and at worst an affront to the memory of the original. But once in a great while, a sequel comes along that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about the original story. Here are 12 sequels that pull back and show you the bigger picture. »7/31/14 10:00am 7/31/14 10:00am

If you watched the third season of Sherlock on PBS, you haven't seen the whole thing. The channel makes edits some for time, some for content, and some to keep people from seeing Sherlock and John enter a gay bar during his bachelor party pub crawl. Luckily, the unedited Sherlock arrives in America tomorrow! »2/10/14 6:00pm 2/10/14 6:00pm

Behold the majesty of the Formics! We've got an exclusive look at the making of Ender's Game, and it shows the film's exceptional creature design like never before. Check out this behind-the-scenes look of the creation of the bug-like aliens including concept art, maquette glimpses and explanations from the creators. »2/05/14 7:00pm 2/05/14 7:00pm

The post-apocalypse is getting chilly as the winter comes. If you manage to survive whatever vague Armageddon wrecks the world, here's a helpful tip: Make friends with the biggest nerd you can find. He may be annoying, but man, his complete run of Rom: Spaceknight and a Bic lighter will see you through many a cold… »11/13/13 8:19am 11/13/13 8:19am

There's already speculation about what direction an Ender's Game sequel might go in. The BBC has released details and a run time for the 50th anniversary Doctor Who special. Plus, an answer to the most important question: Will Ichabod ever wear modern clothes on Sleepy Hollow? Spoilers ahead!»11/05/13 5:59am 11/05/13 5:59am

If you've always dreamed of seeing the Battle Room on the big screen or want to see an actor who perfectly embodies Ender Wiggin's strategic brilliance, then the film adaptation of Ender's Game has a lot to offer. But in its haste to hurry us to its moral about compassion in times of war, the film glosses over the war… »11/01/13 9:00am 11/01/13 9:00am

Both Netflix and Amazon have commissioned science fiction series about eight people who are mysteriously connected, so find out what J. Michael Straczynski and Chris Carter have to say about their respective projects. And we may be seeing a new Addams Family from the writer of The Corpse Bride! Spoilers now! »11/01/13 6:00am 11/01/13 6:00am

Yes the Mind Games are in the movie! We spoke with Ender's Game director Gavin Hood on creating the wild Mind Game challenges that hero Ender Wiggin has to pass and what was the most conceptually difficult idea from the book that he was tasked with creating. Hint: it wasn't the Battle Room. »10/31/13 3:43pm 10/31/13 3:43pm

Orson Scott Card will not be seeing any profits from the Ender's Game movie. According to The Wrap, his deal was a straight payment for the movie rights, and that's it. So seeing or boycotting Ender's Game doesn't affect him or his money at all. Just FYI. »10/31/13 10:15am 10/31/13 10:15am

Still haven't read the classic novel that gave many of us our first taste of science fiction? You're in luck. We have the entire digital audiobook, which features over 40 actors reading more than 100 roles, right here. »10/30/13 1:05pm 10/30/13 1:05pm